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“Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches on a wooden board with shredded beef, melted cheese, and parsley on a toasted roll, with a cup of au jus dipping sauce in the background.”

Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches

Tender, flavorful chuck roast slow-cooked in a rich au jus until it falls apart, then piled onto toasted rolls with melted provolone for the ultimate Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches. Easy, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Optional Reduction Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French-inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3–4 lbs Chuck roast - Well-marbled for tenderness
  • 4 cups Beef broth or stock - Low-sodium recommended
  • 1 packet Onion soup mix - Or homemade mix
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - Adds umami
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Whole
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
  • Optional: fresh thyme pepperoncini, or sliced onions - Adds flavor depth
For Sandwiches
  • 8 Hoagie or French rolls - Split for sandwiches
  • 8 slices Provolone or Swiss cheese - Melty and mild
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - For toasting rolls

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart slow cooker (5-quart works too)
  • 1 Sharp chef’s knife (For trimming and slicing)
  • 2 Forks (For shredding beef)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (For straining au jus)
  • 1 Ladle (For serving dipping liquid)
  • 1 Large cutting board (For shredding beef)
  • 1 Skillet or broiler (For toasting rolls)

Method
 

  1. Start by placing your seasoned chuck roast directly into the slow cooker base.
    “Raw beef roast in a slow cooker with onions, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and herbs, submerged in broth ready for cooking.”
  2. Add garlic, onion soup mix, and broth to build a rich cooking base.
  3. Let the beef cook low and slow until it becomes tender and easy to shred.
  4. Shred the cooked roast into juicy, tender pieces for the sandwiches.
  5. Assemble with toasted rolls, melted cheese, and rich au jus for dipping.
    “Plate of small French dip sandwiches made with shredded beef, melted cheese, and chopped parsley on toasted rolls, served with a bowl of au jus dipping sauce.”

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 40gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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